Security Guard

Optimus Healthcare- A community Health Center driven by one mission: to provide high quality, affordable healthcare to the underserved population regardless of their ability to pay. Optimus is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care services in lower Fairfield County, in the cities of Stamford, Bridgeport, Stratford and surrounding areas. If you are a healthcare professional who wants to work in a meaningful, mission-driven workplace where people are committed and passionate about caring for others, OPTIMUS may be for you.

Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.

We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Security Guard for our clinical sites in Stamford, CT

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the security of employees, patients, and visitors, and for the detection of hazardous or unsafe conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSBILITIES

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
• Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Turn on the security system and lights in the health center.
• Unlock necessary hall doors for staff entry.
• Secure and lock buildings at the close of business.
• Implement the instructions for Evacuation as instructed by the Director of Facilities.
• Work according to the schedule decided at the weekly department staff meeting.
• Attend the department and all staff meetings.
• Comply with company's mission, Infection Control, OSHA, DPH rules and regulation.
• Must maintain appropriate attendance.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as required by management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of relevant public safety codes and security procedures
• Attention to their environment and premises as well as attention to small details
• Sufficient verbal and written communications skills to perform the tasks required.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Ability to respect patients including those who have impaired cognition.

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in Optimus' Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-outstanding, patient-centered, trustworthy, integrity, multicultural, understanding, and supportive -help guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate preferred or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• One to two years' experience as security personnel
• Flexibility to work days, weekends and evenings as required.
• Flexibility to work at multiple sites

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bi-Lingual preferred (Spanish) but not required

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION:

Connecticut driver's license required

Active guard card issued by the State of Connecticut

Optimus Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer